Hungary

New allegations have surfaced regarding the secret distribution of over 500 billion forints by the former government led by Viktor Orbán in its final months, reportedly through non-public decrees benefiting companies and individuals linked to the Fidesz party. This comes as corruption researchers identified specific public procurement pairs deemed most suspicious, often involving firms associated with figures like Lőrinc Mészáros and Balásy winning contracts without competition.

In response to the focus on past financial practices, Bálint Ruff, Minister leading the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister Péter Magyar, granted an interview discussing secret studies costing billions and pledged to make public extensive research projects, intelligence agency files, and the travel expenses of János Lázár. Concurrently, the Tisza Party, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, is actively pursuing European integration, announcing its eagerness to join the European People's Party (EPP) and engaging in meetings with EPP President Manfred Weber.

Further domestic news includes the potential extradition of a former top executive of the Hungarian Tourism Agency, the disclosure of former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó's 2024 travel costs totaling 262 million Forints, and the government's proposed measures to expedite criminal proceedings, which are causing division among judges. In a positive development, SpaceX's Starlink internet service is set to become available in the country through a deal with Hungarian company 4iG.